Mist a stamp with water and stamp directly onto a watercolored background. The stamp picks up the color and leaves a pretty white mark. - also has other "art journal backgrounds". http://balzerdesigns.typepad.com

I typically start with a line drawing. I use both light/airy lines and bold lines throughout my sketch.Then I use my brush to dissolve those lines (much of the time I use a water brush), I pull pigment away and then use that pigment to shade, add contrast and bring my line drawing to life.

Batik Technique by Jacqueline de Groot. Stamp in VersaMark & clear emboss. Paint over the top of the image with distress inks sprayed with water from craft mat. Let dry overnight. When dry, iron off the embossing powder.